Transport Administrator

Tesco; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking a proactive Transport Administrator to support their operations. Responsibilities include managing payroll, processing admin tasks, and coordinating supplies. Ideal candidates will have office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This part-time role offers flexible hours and various employee benefits, including discounts on products.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

10% discount at Tesco Café

10% Booker discount

25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants

Contributory Pension

Health and Wellbeing support

Exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases

Qualifications

• Must have office and administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High degree of confidentiality and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage agency payroll and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Process SAP numbers for agencies and handle related queries.
• Order and maintain essential supplies including fuel and stationery.
• Update fuel prediction spreadsheets with associated costs.
• Coordinate vehicle repair purchases, update costs, and provide SAP references.
• Complete weekly depot variance reports to support efficiency.
• Raise maintenance requests as required.
• Act as a point of contact for fuel pump issues.
• Organise training courses and support onboarding of suppliers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and liaise with accounts.

Skills

Office and administrative experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

High degree of confidentiality and accuracy

Effective communication skills

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

SAP system knowledge

Job description

Booker • Unit A, RD Park, Hoddesdon, • Apply by 11-Dec-2025

We operate the UK's ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute the entire stock that goes into our customer's stores across the UK, priding ourselves on quality of service.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Transport operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of administrative tasks that keep things moving, this hands‑on role is perfect for you.

What is in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme

You will be responsible for

• Manage agency payroll and ensure accurate cost allocation in internal systems
• Process SAP numbers for agencies and handle related queries promptly
• Order and maintain essential supplies, including fuel, stationery, PPE, and operational materials
• Update fuel prediction spreadsheets and record associated costs in the management system
• Coordinate vehicle repair purchases, update costs, and provide SAP references
• Complete weekly depot variance reports to support operational efficiency
• Raise maintenance and electrical work requests as required
• Act as the point of contact for fuel pump or AdBlue tank issues and arrange necessary repairs
• Organise and place orders for training courses and support onboarding of new suppliers
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, chase credit notes, and liaise with accounts for accurate processinglin
• Any other Administration tasks as directed by Transport Manager

Hours of work

09.30 14.30pm Monday - Friday (25 hours per week)

You will need

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Office and administrative experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High degree of confidentiality, accuracy & effective communication skills

Desirable

• Current knowledge of Transport legislation including tacho‑graph and working hour's regulations would be advantageous
• Knowledge of SAP system

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life‑changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk